FAS 9 over Coal Creek
FairAnderson County, Tennessee · 0.54 Mi. from Jct. SH 71 · Structure no. 01SR0090003
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,897
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 9 over Coal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,897 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,635 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 9 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 9 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 9 over Coal Creek carry?
About 7,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 9 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 9 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.